Manager - Contract

Description

• Strategic Relationship Building: Develop and leverage agency/client relationships through high visibility with agents, brokers, and clients.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Assist in the development, mentoring, or supervision of junior underwriters and trainees.
• Underwriting Excellence: Independently underwrite, assess, and manage a portfolio of accounts, including performance and non-performance bonds.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicate the company's mission and objectives with confidence, professionalism, and empathy. Maintain and manage workflow with agency representatives, meeting all company standards and expectations.
• Financial Management: Participate in the premium budget and expense process for the profit center.
• Travel & Development: Plan and execute regular travel to enhance new and existing producer and account relationships. Prepare and share meeting agendas, obtain follow-up documentation, evaluate accounts, and submit detailed submission memos for credit approval.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure accurate underwriting documentation and adherence to documentation standards. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all information in account files.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, bond forms, contract documents, and government regulations.
• Educational Background: Minimum 4-year degree or related industry experience. Business/Finance/Accounting majors preferred, but not required.
• Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to write clear and effective reports and business correspondence.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and handle medium to complex volumes of information.
• Industry Experience: 10+ years of Surety industry or related experience required. Banking or Credit Analysis background is a plus.
• Team Player: Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Self-motivation and an outgoing orientation with a strong customer focus.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in automation tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, U/W System, etc.).

Benefits

• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a supportive and dynamic team that values collaboration and mutual success.
• Base Salary Range: $130-225K Depending on Experience
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and creativity.
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance